Drive Belt: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. 5VZ-FE engine: Install drive belt.
      Fig 1: Locating Idle Pulley Lock Nut & Adjusting Bolt For Installation Of Drive Belt
      G01090971Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Tighten the idle pulley lock nut temporally.

      Torque: 2.5 N.m (25 kgf.Cm, 22 in.lbf)

    2. Install the drive belt.
    3. Apply drive belt tension by adjusting bolt.
      1. Drive belt tension:
      2. New belt: 160 +/- 25 lbf
      3. Used belt: 100 +/- 25 lbf
    4. Tighten the idle pulley lock nut.
      1. Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.Cm, 29 ft.lbf)
    5. Install the engine under cover.
  2. 2UZ-FE engine: Install drive belt.
    1. Turn the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise then install the drive belt.
      Fig 2: Tightening Drive Belt Tensioner For Removal Of Drive Belt
      G01090972Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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